Beyond Recruitment: Consulting for the Interiors sector
Based in Clerkenwell, Surtio specialises in the interiors, furniture, and construction industry in London and the UK.
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We provide end to end solutions from consulting, business transformation, and recruitment of all major roles including C-suite, Sales, Marketing, Logistics and Operations in London and the UK.
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We discuss relevant job roles with our candidates based on their skills and personality to ensure a correct long term fit.
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Key Account Manager
London
£50-£55k basic plus commission
This company is seeking a highly motivated Key Account Manager to drive growth by maximizing sales opportunities across both existing accounts and new vertical markets. This role is central to expanding market presence and achieving commercial success through strong customer relationships, strategic account development, and proactive sales execution. The Key Account Manager will take ownership of a portfolio of key clients, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and deliver solutions that enhance their workplace environments. The Key Account Manager will lead account strategies that increase revenue, profitability, and customer loyalty, positioning the company as the partner of choice in the workplace solutions industry. A key aspect of this role involves supporting tender bid responses (RFI, RFQ, RFP), developing compelling, commercially sound submissions that showcase the company’s value proposition. Close collaboration with internal teams across sales, design, and operations is essential to ensure solutions are aligned with client needs while driving measurable results. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in B2B sales management, ideally within the office furniture, interiors, or commercial fit-out sector. A strong background in managing and developing customer accounts to deliver against revenue targets is essential. They should also be commercially astute with excellent negotiation and strategic sales skills, and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders.
View DetailsJunior Workplace Designer
London
Dependent on experience
This is an opportunity to join a leading integrated furniture and workplace design company, where you will play a key role in delivering innovative and sustainable projects for prominent organizations. As a Junior Workplace Designer, you'll become an integral part of a team of experts dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design and creating exceptional work experiences. Working from the design studio in Clerkenwell, you'll have the chance to engage with clients, collaborate with senior project account managers, and leverage insights and research from global R&D resources. In this role, you will contribute to client opportunities by developing design responses and supporting proposals, preparing creative interior concepts, space plans, 3D visuals, and mood boards. You will also be responsible for producing technical packages, sourcing products, and assisting the Design, Marketing & Sales team. Proactively seeking opportunities for the Design team to add value and supporting the company's ESG roadmap are crucial aspects of the role. The ideal candidate will possess a 2:1 degree or better in Interior, Furniture, or Product Design, with up to one year of industry experience being advantageous. You should have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to meet deadlines. A passion for creating impact through design, an interest in sustainability, and awareness of the workplace industry are highly desirable. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office is essential, and knowledge of AutoCAD, Sketchup, and pCon would be beneficial.
View DetailsBusiness Development Executive
Hybrid (UK-Based)
Up to £50,000 + Bonus + Electric Company Car
Our client, a specialist ergonomic seating manufacturer, is seeking a Business Development Executive to represent their brand and solutions to clients across various industries. This role is ideal for someone passionate about workplace wellbeing and driven to close deals. As the Business Development Executive, you will be the primary point of contact, building and managing relationships with procurement, HR, facilities, and design professionals. Your responsibilities will include delivering bespoke ergonomic seating solutions tailored to meet specific client needs, actively participating in trade shows, fit-out consultations, and workplace wellbeing events to showcase the company's offerings. Collaboration with the marketing team is crucial to align campaigns with the overall sales strategy. Maintaining accurate records and effectively managing the sales pipeline through CRM tools is also important. Additionally, the role involves supporting and expanding existing accounts through upselling and cross-selling strategies, as well as staying abreast of the latest trends in ergonomics, health-focused design, and overall wellness. This is a great opportunity to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company with an exciting European expansion plan. The ideal candidate will have experience in B2B sales, excellent communication skills, a self-starter attitude, and a keen interest in ergonomics and workplace wellbeing. You will play a key role in driving European expansion efforts and representing the brand internationally.
View DetailsSales Executive
London
£55k plus commission and travel
Our client, a prominent European office furniture manufacturer with a high-end London showroom, is seeking a motivated Sales Executive to join their dynamic London team. This pivotal role is responsible for driving sales growth through strategic engagement with dealers, design + build firms, and end users in the UK market. The core purpose of the Sales Executive position is to cultivate and expand the company's market presence within the UK. The successful candidate will be instrumental in fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders, effectively promoting the brand's products and values, and ultimately contributing to the achievement of ambitious sales targets. Key responsibilities include building and maintaining robust relationships with dealers and clients, delivering compelling presentations to showcase product benefits, tracking sales and market trends to identify opportunities, and collaborating closely with a supportive team to exceed targets. The Sales Executive will also play a crucial role in promoting the company's brand and ensuring excellent customer service is consistently delivered. The ideal candidate will possess proven experience in sales, design, or customer service, along with exceptional communication and presentation skills. A proactive, organized, and motivated personality is essential, as is the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected, and CRM experience is highly advantageous. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing UK team within a design-led, international business, offering a blend of autonomy and collaboration within a London showroom base and with plentiful client interaction.
View DetailsWhat Our Clients Say
Trusted by leading companies in the furniture industry
"Over the past year Surtio have provided crucial support as we have evolved our business. We have undergone a complete re-brand and change in focus. This was supported by Surtio consultancy, who offered depth of industry knowledge and complete confidentiality when guiding and evaluating our supply chain. We also required new employees, with Rodney and Omar's willingness to understand our company structure, we found and attracted the right candidates and employed some important talent to grow our business."
David Hay
Managing Director
"Rodney has proven himself as having a 'sixth sense' when it comes to finding candidates who are suitable for Humanscale. He has an in-depth understanding of what we do and what we need. This undoubtedly puts him in a unique and advantageous position when compared to his peers. He is an extremely capable search professional who diligently profiles and selects candidates appropriate for the role. We highly recommend Surtio."
Tim Hutchings
President